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Loughborough Fair
Posted on 03/11/09
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The popular, annual Charnwood Borough Council-organised event will open at 6pm on Wednesday, November 11th and run until Saturday, November 14th,
Approximately 100 individual show people attend each year, presenting between them some 20 large rides, numerous children`s roundabouts, game and novelty stalls, and the usual popular refreshment stands.
The Fair aims to cater for everyone, young and old alike, and those who just like to sample the general fairground atmosphere and observe the various spectacles, which are visibly stunning, particularly at night, when they are all lit up.
Amongst those pleasure rides presented this year will be the old favourites such as Waltzers, Twist, Dodgems, Galloping Horses together with the more spectacular rides such as the Freak Out, Top Scan, Wild Mouse, High Roller, Kiddies` Corner and the Extreme Ride and perhaps one or two surprise attractions.
Opening Times
Wednesday 6.00pm-11.00pm
Thursday 12.00 Noon-11.00pm
Friday 11.00am-11.00pm
Saturday 11.00am-11.00pm
Fairs have been held in Loughborough for centuries, the first official Charter being granted to the Lord of the Manor, Hugh le Despenser, in 1221 by King Henry III.
The Fair was then held on St Peter`s Day and - assuming it has been held annually - will have been coming to the town for 789 years.
Cllr. Peter Lewis, Lead Member for Culture and Leisure at Charnwood Borough Council, said: Our Fair is one of those very special and most looked forward to events in our local Calendar. It remains fun for both young and old - a dramatic burst of light, music and frantic frolics illuminating these dark November nights. And its a happy memory taken home by many of our international students to their families - Ive seen pictures of it on websites world-wide. Some good things dont change over the centuries thank goodness! This is one of them. The real thing!
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